Relive the Miami Hurricanes' opening NCAA Tournament win vs. Drake through the eyes of the players

by:Gary Ferman•03/18/23•

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Miami vs. Drake — ALBANY, NY - MARCH 17: Norchad Omier #15 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts with teammates against the Drake Bulldogs during the second half during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at MVP Arena on March 17, 2023 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Miami Hurricanes survive vs. Drake to move on at NCAA tourney, ending on 16-1 run to overcome late eight-point deficit

ALBANY, NY — The Miami Hurricanes finished Friday night’s opening round NCAA Tournament game vs. Drake on a 16-1 run, winning an amazing game by a 55-47 margin.

When it was over, CaneSport Publisher Gary Ferman went one-on-one with the guys who made it happen – Nigel Pack, Isaiah Wong, Norchad Omier, Wooga Poplar and Bensley Joseph.

Here is the inside story of Friday night through the eyes and voices of the players.

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